[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 29 (Monday, February 12, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9896-9898]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-02779]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 12324]


Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense 
Trade Controls: Notifications to the Congress of Proposed Commercial 
Export Licenses

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls and the Department 
of State give notice that the attached Notifications of Proposed 
Commercial Export Licenses were submitted to the Congress on the dates 
indicated.

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DATES: The dates of notification to Congress are as shown on each of 
the 12 Letters.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Paula C. Harrison, Directorate of 
Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), Department of State at (202) 663-3310; 
or access the DDTC website at https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc public 
and select ``Contact DDTC,'' then scroll down to ``Contact the DDTC 
Response Team'' and select ``Email.'' Please add this subject line to 
your message, ``ATTN: Congressional Notification of Licenses.''

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 36(f) of the Arms Export Control Act 
(22 U.S.C. 2776) requires that notifications to the Congress pursuant 
to sections 36(c) and 36(d) be published in the Federal Register in a 
timely manner.
    The following comprise recent such notifications and are published 
to give notice to the public.

January 5, 2023

The Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, please 
find enclosed a certification of a proposed license amendment for 
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and 
defense services, in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and 
defense services, to Argentina to support the standardization, 
removal of obsolescence, and upgrade of avionics and mission systems 
equipment.
    The U.S. government is prepared to license the export of these 
items having taken into account political, military, economic, human 
rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal 
certification which, though unclassified, contains business 
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, 
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the U.S. firm 
concerned.

    Sincerely,

Naz Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-055.

January 5, 2023

The Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, please 
find enclosed a certification of a proposed license for the export 
of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services, 
in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and 
defense services, to Sweden to support the operational support, 
overhaul, repair, assembly, inspection, test, and depot level 
support of aircraft engines.
    The U.S. government is prepared to license the export of these 
items having taken into account political, military, economic, human 
rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal 
certification which, though unclassified, contains business 
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, 
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the U.S. firm 
concerned.

    Sincerely,

Naz Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-057.

January 5, 2023

The Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Speaker:
    Pursuant to Sections 36(c) and 36(d) of the Arms Export Control 
Act, please find enclosed a certification of a proposed license 
amendment for the export of defense articles, including technical 
data, and defense services in the amount of $100,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and 
defense services to Japan to support the manufacture of the Mk 45 
Naval Gun System.
    The U.S. government is prepared to license the export of these 
items having taken into account political, military, economic, human 
rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal 
certification which, though unclassified, contains business 
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, 
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the U.S. firm 
concerned.

    Sincerely,

Naz Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-061.

January 12, 2023

The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, please 
find enclosed a certification of a proposed license for the export 
of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services 
in the amount of $100,000,000.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and 
defense services to Australia and Israel to support the operation, 
installation/integration, maintenance, repair, support, and training 
for radio equipment, and corresponding ancillary equipment.
    The U.S. government is prepared to license the export of these 
items having taken into account political, military, economic, human 
rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal 
certification which, though unclassified, contains business 
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, 
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the U.S. firm 
concerned.

    Sincerely,

Naz Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-058.

January 12, 2023

The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker:
    Pursuant to Sections 36(c) and 36(d) of the Arms Export Control 
Act, please find enclosed a certification of a proposed license 
amendment for the export of defense articles, including technical 
data, and defense services, in the amount of 100,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and 
defense services to the Republic of Korea supporting the 
manufacture, assembly, and testing of subassemblies for the MK45 Gun 
Mount.
    The U.S. government is prepared to license the export of these 
items having taken into account political, military, economic, human 
rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal 
certification which, though unclassified, contains business 
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, 
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the U.S. firm 
concerned.

    Sincerely,

Naz Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-060.

January 19, 2023

The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, please 
find enclosed a certification of a proposed license for the export 
of firearms, parts, and components abroad controlled under Category 
I of the U.S. Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of 9mm fully automatic rifles with spare parts to Brazil.
    The U.S. government is prepared to license the export of these 
items having considered political, military, economic, human rights, 
and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal 
certification which, though unclassified, contains business 
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, 
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the U.S. firm 
concerned.

    Sincerely,

Naz Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-063.

January 19, 2023

The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.


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    Dear Mr. Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, please 
find enclosed a certification of a proposed license for the export 
of firearms abroad controlled under Category I of the U.S. Munitions 
List in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of 9mm automatic rifles to Brazil.
    The U.S. government is prepared to license the export of these 
items having taken into account political, military, economic, human 
rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal 
certification which, though unclassified, contains business 
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, 
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the U.S. firm 
concerned.

    Sincerely,

Naz Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-067.

January 26, 2023

The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, please 
find enclosed a certification of a proposed license for the export 
of firearms parts and components abroad controlled under Category I 
of the U.S. Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of 5.56mm sound suppressors to Canada.
    The U.S. government is prepared to license the export of these 
items having considered political, military, economic, human rights, 
and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal 
certification which, though unclassified, contains business 
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, 
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the U.S. firm 
concerned.

    Sincerely,

Naz Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-069.

February 7, 2023

The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, please 
find enclosed a certification of a proposed license amendment for 
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and 
defense services in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and 
defense services to India to support the maintenance and sustainment 
of maritime patrol aircraft.
    The U.S. government is prepared to license the export of these 
items having taken into account political, military, economic, human 
rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal 
certification which, though unclassified, contains business 
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, 
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the U.S. firm 
concerned.

    Sincerely,

Naz Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-075.

February 16, 2023

The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, please 
find enclosed a certification of a proposed license for the export 
of firearms, parts, and components abroad controlled under Category 
I of the U.S. Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export to the UK of 5.56mm fully automatic rifles and sound 
suppressors.
    The U.S. government is prepared to license the export of these 
items having considered political, military, economic, human rights, 
and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal 
certification which, though unclassified, contains business 
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, 
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the U.S. firm 
concerned.

    Sincerely,

Naz Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-085.

February 21, 2023

The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, please 
find enclosed a certification of a proposed license for the export 
of firearms, parts, and components abroad controlled under Category 
I of the U.S. Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export to Norway of .50 caliber machine guns and spare parts.
    The U.S. government is prepared to license the export of these 
items having considered political, military, economic, human rights, 
and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal 
certification which, though unclassified, contains business 
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, 
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the U.S. firm 
concerned.

    Sincerely,

Philip G. Laidlaw
Acting Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-068.

March 2, 2023

The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, please 
find enclosed a certification of a proposed license for the export 
of firearms abroad controlled under Category I of the U.S. Munitions 
List in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export to Ukraine of .50 caliber machine guns.
    The U.S. government is prepared to license the export of these 
items having considered political, military, economic, human rights, 
and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal 
certification which, though unclassified, contains business 
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, 
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the U.S. firm 
concerned.

    Sincerely,

Naz Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 23-009

Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, U.S. Department of 
State.
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